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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
Beecher and Governor Lee.

sOne of the most dramatic events in the
oratorical career of Henry Ward Beecher,"
said Mayor Darlington, of Richmond, Va,
to World reporter, occurred in Rich
mond five years ago this spring, during his
lecturing tour through the South. The an
nounoement that he was to lecture at
Mozart Hall on the "North and South
filled the old building. 1t was his first ap-
pearance in Richmond since the war and he
was rather doubtful about the kind of re-
ceptien he would get. When he walked
out on the stage he saw before him several
of the leading Generals on the losing side.
In the fourth row of the orchestra sat Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee and just behind him General
Rosser while near by were Ex-Governor
Extra Billy Smith and Governor Came
ron. No applause greeted the great
preacher as he stepped before the foot
lights. The ladies leveled their opera
glasses at him with cold curiosity and the
men looked coolly expectant some Kissing
from crowd of rowdies in the gallery did
not tend to dispel the chilliness of the re-
ception.
"Mr. Beecher surveyed the audience
calmly for moment, and then, stepping
directly in front of General Lee, he said,
Il have seen pictures of Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, and judge that you are the man am
1 right?'
"The General, slightly taken aback by
this direct address, nodded stiffly, while
the audience bent forward breathless with
curiosity as to what was going to follow.
Then, said Mr.. Beecher, his face light
ing, Il want to offer you this right hand
which, in its own way, fought against you
and yours twenty-five years ago, but which
l would now willingly sacrifice to make the
sunny South prosperous and happy. Will
you take it, General2
There was a moments hesitation, a
moment of deathlik6 stiffness in the hall,
and then Fitzhugh Lee was on his feet,
his hand was extended across the foot
light, and was quickly met by the warm
grasp of the preachers.
cat first there was murmur, half of
surprise and half of doubtfulness from the
audience then there was hesitating
clapping of fhands, and before Beecher had
unloosed the hand of Robert E. Lees
| nephew-now Governor of Virginia-there
were cheers such as were never before
heard in the old Mozart, though it had
| been the scene of many a war and political
meeting.
But that was only the beginning of the
enthusiasm.
"When the noise subsidized Mr.. Beechsr
| continued when l go back home snail
proudly tell that l have grasped the hand
of the nephew of the great Southern chief
tain. shall tell my people that went to
the Confederate Capital with heart full
of love for the people whom my principles
once Obliged me to oppose and that was
met half way by the brave Southerners,
who can forgive as we'll as they can fight
"Five minutes of applause followed, and
then Mr.. Beecher, having gained the
hearts Of his audience, began the lecture
and was applauded to the echo That night
he entered his carriage and drove to his
hotel amid shouts such as had never
greeted Northern man in Richmond since
the war
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
WnAT AI[STHE NATION?
The Average Length of Life De-
creasing-Not Pestilence-
Not Famine-All our
0Wn Eaulf

AVN n uAAAAhO All VuA
own Fault.
- MODERN CooK1NG AND MOD
ERN LIVING have brought it
on. It comes upon US una
wares. The patients have
pains about the chest and sides,
and sometimes in the back.
They feel dull and sleepy; the
mouth has a bad taste, especi-
ally in the morning. A sort
Of sticky slime collects about
the teeth. The appetite is poor.
There is a feeling like Il heavy
load on the stomach; sometimes
a faint, all-gone sensation at
the pit Of the stomach which
food does not satisfy. The
eyes are sunken, the hands
and feet become cold and feel
clammy. After a while a
cough sets in, at first dry, but
after a few months it is at
tended with greenish colored
expectoration. The patient
feels tired all the while, and
sleep does not seem to afford
any rest. After d time he be-
comes nervous, irritable and
gloomy, and has evil forebod-
ings. There is a. giddiness, a
sort of wbirling sensation in
the head when rising up sud-
denly. The bowels become
costive; the skin is dry and
hot at times; The blood becomes
thick and stugnallt; the whites
of the eyes leconlc tinged with
yellow; the kidney sccretions
becomes scanty and high col
ored, depositing sediment
after standing. There is fire.
quently splitting up of the
food, sometimes with a sour
taste and so;nctilll,,s with a
sweetish taste; this is fire.
quently attended with palpi-
tation of tic heart and Asth-
matte symptoms; the vision be-
comes impaired, with spots be-
fore the eyes; there is a feel
ing of great prostration and
weakness. All Of these symp-
toms are in turn present. 1t
is thought that nearly one half
of our population has this dis
ease in some OF It's varied forms.
Shaker EXtl;:.t OF Roots (Sei-
gels Syrup ril;. s.:s the fer
ments of the r." s::..vc organs SO
as to convert tie .us,,i we eat into
a form that will give nourish-
ment to the feeble body, and
good health is the consequence.
The effect OF this remedy is
simply marvellous. Millions
upon millions of bottles have
been sold in til:s country, and
the testimolii::..s i'll favor of it's
curative powers are over
whelming. hundreds of So
called diseases under various
names are TIE result of indi-
gestion, and when this one
trouble is removed the other
diseases vanish, for they are
but symptoms of the real
malady
Testimonials from thousands
of people speaking highly of
its curative properties prove
this beyond a doubt. Sold by
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11

ADDITIONAL TRAINs.-Nos. Z and 8, daily,
between Clifton Forge and Ashland, KY
Leave Clifton Forge 700 A. M, arrive Ashland
$50 P NJ, arrive Columbus o., 11:17 P. M
Leave Ashland 7:OS A. M, arrive Clifton Forge.
7:45 p. M.
No. 6, leaves Richmond Except Sunday s:45
A. M. arrives Newport News Ills A. NJ, Old
Point 1l:40 A. M. Norfolk 1920 noon.
ACCoMMODATION.-Nos.5 and 6. daily except
Sunday. Leave Richmond 400 P. M, arrive
Gordo nsville. 7:25 P. M. Leave Gordonsville
$40 A. NJ, arrive Richmond $40 A. M.
NoTES.-No. 8, daily except Sunday, Norfolk
and Newport News to Richmond. Leaves
Richmond. daily, with Pullman Cars and Solid
Train, for Louisville and Cincinnati.
No. daily, with Through Pullman Cars and
Solid Trains to Washington and Richmond.
Nos and 2, daily except Sunday. Sleepers
between Huntington and Clifton Forge.
Old Dominion Steamships leave Norfolk
Monday Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday, 800 P. M, for New York.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, applyto
any Office of G. & o. R'y; or Depot or Ticket
Office of connecting lines.
W. G. WICKHAM, II. W. FULLER,
ID Vice-President. Gen'l Pass'r Agent.
dec1
y 8. F. Tyler. Receiver.
Time Table in effect MARCH 13, 1887.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11

Among the prettiest spring bonnsts are
those of yellowish Tuscan braid dotted al
over with fine jet heads, and trimmed with
black lace, jet side pieces, yellow roses and
primrose ribbon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
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A Bonanza Mine

of health is to be found in DR.. R. v.
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" to the
merits of which as remedy for female
weakness and kindred affections thousands
testify.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
--&--A--
A Lucky Man.

ga lucky man is rarer than a white
crow" says Juvenal, and we think he
knew. However, we have heard of thou
sands of lucky ones and we propose to let
their secret out. They were people broken
down in health, suffering with liver, blood
and skin diseases, scrofula, dropsy, and
consumption, and were lucky enough to
hear of and wise enough to use DIR. Pierce's s
"Golden Medical Discovery" the sovereign
blood purifier, tonic and alternative of the
age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
The Colorado Bug.

AS the young potato vines are now push
ing above ground. SO the Colorado is push
ing it's way to find them. The bug is pretty
sure to be on time, or little ahead of time.
They are as fond of potato tops as an Irish
man is of the tubers.
Fortunately the Colorado is not looked
upon with that dread now as formerly
Farmers are learning more about it's habits.
1t does not deposit its eggs in autumn to
hatch out in spring, but concealing itself
under hay, brush, or any rubbish about the
garden or potato patch, the full grown bug
hibernates all winter, and crawls out with
the first good warm spell in spring.
Then is the time to fight it. Hand
picking the young potatoes, and destroying
the old bugs before they lay their eggs does
more to keep the Colorado in check than
anything else. Kill the comparatively few
old bugs that survive the winter, and there
will be little trouble on account of them
that season. Once let them lay crop of
eggs, and these hatch, and nothing but
poison will check them.
Safety, then. lies in fighting the first old
brood. Let all rubbish, grass, &C., about
the potato ground be raked together and
burned. Then as the potatoes come up,
bug them daily, or better, twice q day as
long as an old bug can be found, and be
sure also to destroy every patch of eggs
that may be seen on the under side of the
leaves. Let none of the eggs hatch, or
your work is increased hundred fold
Persistent bugging for few days will so
thin their ranks that they afterward give
very little trouble. When the vine attains
size the bug is not very hurtful.
AS very few, comparatively, of the old
bugs survive the winter, and those only
such as can find warm harbor under some
kind of rubbish, the farmers safety lies in
beginning to fight them during early
winter. Clean cultivation about the farm,
especially around where potatoes have
grown, leaving nothing for them to shelter
under, causes the destruction Of hundreds.
If they cannot find shelter they perish with
cold. The same is true of many other in
sects, hence clean fields in winter, or burn
ing fields over in spring, destroys hosts of
harmful insect pests.
Do not omit to hand-pck the first bugs.
Once brood of young are hatched out you
will have to resort to the somewhat risky
experiment of using the purple Or green
poison.-Inder-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11

To select well among old things is al
most equal to inventing new ones.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
Why has SOzodOnt

Become the staple Dentifrlce of America =?
Simply because it is impossible to use it,
even for week, without perceiving its hy-
gienic effect upon the teeth, the gums, and
the breath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11

preakage is immaterial if you have
SPALDING's GLUE on hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11

Our American Belles-Our American Bellies
How sweet is the story their beauty tells
They are wise bellies, too. for it is their wont
To use every day their SOZODONT,
Which sweetens breath and keeps teeth well,
No wonder we're proud of our American Bellies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
ELY'S
CREAM BALM
Gives Relief at Onct
and Cures
Cold in Head
CATARRH,
Hay FeUer.

Not a Liquid, Snuff,
or Po,oder. Free from
Injurious Drugs and
Offensive odorS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11

The following is the poem written by Mrs.
Margaret ]. Preston of Virginia, at the request
OF the board OF managers Of the Calhoun Mon.
ument Association, and read at the unveiling
Oh the statue in Charleston, 8. c., Tuesday
week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-11
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY.

DR H. M. PATTERSON offers his pro-
fessfonal services to the citizens OF Staun-
Onera House. mayo tt
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28

Oliver Optic Sheriff Robbins, or after other
big mani An the boys plagued him so much about
that pesky girl sled that he scratched off the name
an, as 1 remember, it did go better after that!
about the only thing continued Joel, "that
marred the harmony of the occasion, the editor of
the Hampshire County Phenir used to say, was the
ashes that Deacon Morris Frisbfe sprinkled out in
front of his house. He said he wasn't going to
have folks breakin their necks jest account of
lot of frivolous boys that goin' to the gallows
fas' as they could! Oh, how hated him! and
we'd've snowballed him, too, if hadn't been
afraid of the constable that lived next door, But the
ashes didn't bother much, and every time we slid
sidesadde we'd give the ashes kick, and that sort
O. scattered 'em'
The bare thought of this made Santa Claus laugh.
'Goin' about nine o'clock, " said JOEL the girls
come along-Sister Elvira an Thankful, Prudence
Tucker, Belle Yocum, sophrone Hobrook, Sis Hub
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28

that red sled was her choice every time Il don't
see how I'm going to hold on said Marthy; seems
as if would hev my hands full keepin' my things
from blown' away Don't worry about yourself,
Marthy,' seq l. for if you look after your things
kind O. calcate I'll manage not to lose you on the
way
Dear Marthy-seems as if I could you now,
with your tangled hair a-blowin' in the wind, your
eyes all bright an sparkn an your cheeks red
apples Seems, too as if 1 could hear you laughin'
an callin, just you did toled up the old New
England hill that Chrism morning '-a-callin'
Joel, Joel, JOEL Amt ye ever COMM Joel?' But
the hill is long and Steep Marthy, an Joel amt the
boy he used to be; he's old an gray an feeble. but
there's love an faith in his heart an they kind o.
keep him totterin towards the voice he hears a-ca
in Joel, Joel, Joel!'"
~ know-I see it all,'' murmured Santa Claus
very softly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28

green celery leaning up against heaps of brown pink
eyed potatoes and honest red onions; fery-ooking
peppers side by side with golden oranges and yellow
lemons; hard smooth shining cranberries trying to
look though they sweet; great fat pumpkins;
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28

UIo UOy OVeI UIIo way -dII
this sweet music crept in
to Joel's heart that Christ
mas morning; yes, and with
these sweet holy influences
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28
THEY GOT THE TURKEY.
BY MRS. MARGARET EYTINGE.

The shop of Mr.. Onosander Golong looked the TWEEN.
ty-fourth of December, like bower Two young
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28

ME! if Santa Claus could have only looked into that
window and peeped into that shop how pleased he
would have been and how he would have laughed!
And he certainly would have taken Mr. Onosander
Golong for long lost brother, for never before did
y
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28

new kind of gigantic fruit from the mass of green
that covered the ceiling, had gay ribbon tied
around its neck. And such wonderful picture in
the way of freshness and color as the big window
presented to the passers-byl Bunches of crisp light
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-28

came others so subtle and
divine that, in its silent
, 1887-04-23

as no resistance was offered by the two
prisoners on their way to gaol.
1t was only when they had arrived at the
Prefecture that the book and bag which they
carried were both found to be Internal ma
chimes. Experts say that the explosives
were strong enough to drive in the nearest
house frontage on the Morskaia. A third
man was arrested later, who is believed to
be q peasant from Poltava, and later still
three more were captured. The men first
seized refused to give names or particulars.
The police, however, already knew their
lodging on the so-called St. Petersburg or
northern side of the Neva, and on search be-
ing made three more explosives are said to
have been found. Tn two chief c~ulprits
appear to have resided together, or ct least
very near each other.
Immediately after the arrests the police
telephoned to the fortress, and General
Gr6sser ct once informed the Gear, who
ordered that not q word should be said about
1t. His Majesty even refrained from telling
the Empress. Another route was then taken
by the Imperial party 80 the railway station,
the Emperor and the Heir Apparent going
first in u sledge, and the Empress following
III a carriage. Only when the train had
started for Gatschina did the Emperor break
the news to the Empress, who was deeply
affected all the way to Gatschina by the
thought of the terrible danger that had thrsa.
tened them. Nobody knows exactly what
the Gear thinks about it, but from Gatschina
| hear that q very depressed feeling is obser-
vable among all the attendants at Court.
1t IS thought by some, not of the Katkof
school, that His Majesty will be less inclined
than ever after this TO support the conspira.
tors in Bulgaria. There is no excitement
whatever about the event in St. Petersburg,
and ell behave as though nothing had hap
pened. The Danish Ambassador, who is
nearest to the Court, by reason Of the
Empress's nationality, knew nothing about
the occurrence until yesterday Monday)
morning.-Timee.
, 1887-04-23

As might have been expected, the exploit
OF the happy family" of Socialists who safe
down to eat a succulent meal the other day
and refused to pay the bill duly presented by
an expectant landlord, or the ground that
their principles forbade them to carry about
with them SO debasing a commodity as coin,
have been repeated, but with q considerable
variation as to their ending. Yesterday
three workmen went into a restaurant in the
Faubourg st. Martin and had . good dinner,
which was abundantly accompanied by the
strong rough wine usually patronised by
them. When the owner of the restaurant
presented the fatal piece of paper inscribed
with the arithmetical symbols denoting the
amount of the reckoning, the three guests
bounded to their feet as one man, and told the
bewildered host that he was o robber and that
they would not pay him a farthing. They fol-
lowed up their words with strange actions,
which included the hurting of plates, glasses,
and wine bottles at the Inflated T~estGmrateuY,
who had to entrench himself behan1 his coun.
ter. Just as the bombardment was taking a
serious turn, the landlord crept to q drawer
where he kept 9 revolver, and, presenting the
weapon at his mad guests, fired. One Of the
assailants was hit by bullet, which lodged
in his ribs. The wounded man was taken to
the hospital, and his companions were speed.
y put under lock and key by the police
DasEy Telegraph.
, 1887-04-23
NIVNII IIL
FROM PRISON-HIS RECEPTION.

New York, April Johann Most, the
anarchist, is free again. He was released
from prison on BIackwell's Island this morn
ing. He was brought across the East River
in q small boat and landed at Fifty-second
street. Two thousand persons were waiting
there to see and greet him, All the prominent
anarchists in town were there. When Most
stepped ashore he was greeted with q shout.
His anarchist friends crowded around him
and kissed him on both cheeks. A pretty wo.
man in q long fur coat stepped up to him,
snacked his lips and handed him a bunch of
posies. Most refused to talk to reporters.
He is looking strong and well. This after
noon and tonight he will be given & reception
by the anarchists .-BOston Evening Record.
, 1887-04-23

A curious phenomenon, which is attributed
to the effect of the earthquake which occurred
IN Feb.23, has just been noticed at Baulegne,
in the Department of the Ardeche. A foun-
tain, which for the past sixteen years had not
given cut a drop of water, is now throwing I'D
immense jets, to the wonderment of the
inhabitants.-Ibd.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
Opening Of the YourEs' Christian
Association Library and
Reading Room.

The members of the association have
finished their preparations for the open
ing of their reading room, and Thursday
evening of this week, at half past seven,
they will hold book reception in their
room over Mrs. Beadles millinery store
in the form of a social, diversified by
music, declarations, short talks by sew
eral of the ministers and an address by
L. K. Soper on the works and object Of
the association. A cordial invitation is
extended to everybody to attend, and as
many as have books or suitable reading
matter of any kind they desire to contrib
ute towards forming the library, will
have an opportunity of doing SO that
evening, and all such donations will be
most thankfully received.
From Thursday evening, as announced
before in the papers, it will be the in
tention of the association to keep the
room open each evening of the week, eX-
cept Sunday evening, for the benefit OF
all, whether members or not. who wish
to get books or make use of the room, as
specified in their rules and regulations.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The Undersigned having been re-
stored to health by simple means, after
suffering for several years with a severe
lung affection, and that dread disease
CONSUMPTION, is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means
of cure. To those who desire it, he will
cheerfully send Gree of charge) a copy
of the prescription used, which they
will find a sure cure for CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, CATARRAH, BRONCHITIS and
all throat and lung MALAD1Es. He
hopes all sufferers will try his Remedy,
as it is invaluable. Those desiring the
prescription, which will cost them no.
thing, and may prove blessing, will
please address, Rev. EDWARD A. WILL
SON., Williamsburg, Kings County,
New York. Nov. 241Y
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
AGENTS TAKE NOTICE.

A few more counties OF territory are
offered in rights to manufacture and sell
the futile combination steam washer, at
bargin, for some party wishing good
paying business. The futile washer
combines the true principles of washing
and gives all and more correct and natur-
al action to remove dirt than given by
the washerwonan 1t saves time, labor,
rubbing, wear and tear, entirely doing
away with the washbOard. Thereby
saving backs, health and temper, and
makes that of washing as light as any
other work day. 1t cleanes the finest
lace or coarsest article of washing, as
carpets, quilts and spreads with ease and
without injury. 1t washes steams and
bleaches at the same time.
MIR Chambers, mover and contractor of
this city, says the more his wife uses the
futile washer, the better washing she
does and the more she thinks she cannot
do her work without it. A knowledge
of the washer, as to being accustomed to
the handling of it is necessary only, for
it to be appreciated, and to be in general
use. Remember the futile washer will
bear investigation
Besides what we have not sold in Kan.
sas We are agents for Utah, Idaho, Mon
tana and Dakota.
Ii. 4. WELLMAN. Local Agt.
At Lyons House.
G. r, BoRRADLE, state agent.
AT ISLAND STORB.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-01
SPARKS FROM SNYDER.

j. Jernigan took his turkey at II.
Wray's in company with VIM. Hill and
John Snyder.
Services were held at the Ridenour
school house on Thanksgiving
About thirty persons took dinner at
J. L. RidenOurs on Thanksgiving Day,
and had very social time. Among the
number was D. A. Smiley and wife, of
Sawlog.
WIN. Hill is back from Missouri. He
came back to rectify mistake in prov
ing up on his land
Nelson Davidson is working for P.
R. Hobble
Albert Griffith has just completed a
sod stable 14x30 feet.
&C. l. Thomas is building sheds for
his stock.
A Literary at Ridenour's school house
every Friday night.
M G.. Davis lost four tons of hay, a
moving machine and horse rake in the
Cimarron fire.